Best Things To Do in Cologne, Germany

Tourist Attractions in Cologne

Here is the list of things to do in Cologne and tourist attractions in city.

1. Kolner Dom

   

   Religious Site, Architecture , Cathedral , Heritage Building

   A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cologne’s most significant and historic landmark, the Kolner Dom is one sight you do not want to miss. The Kolner Dom, the largest Gothic cathedral in all of Germany, is said to be a physical manifestation of what God’s kingdom on Earth would look like. Standing proud at 515 feet above the ground, the Kolner Dom was briefly the tallest structure of the ...Read more

2. Altes Rathaus

   4.1 (2707 Votes)
   

   Historical Site, Architecture , Hall

   Germany’s oldest town hall, the Altes Rathaus can be admired from across the street as well. If you want a tour of the interiors, you’ll have to book a tour in advance. Reminiscent of the 14th century, the Altes Rathaus is famous for its bell tower; the bell is sounded off every three hours from 9 am to 6 pm. If you’re not signing up for the tour, stroll across to the southern...Read more

3. Chocolate Museum

   4.3 (2660 Votes)
   

   Specialty Museum

   Chocolate is a hit across all ages. The child in us springs forth whenever the opportunity to eat chocolate presents itself. A chocolate speaks a thousand words, but, do you know the origins of chocolate? Or even how it’s produced for that matter? To quell both your curiosity and your taste buds, head over to the Chocolate Museum or the Schokoladen Museum. Undoubtedly one of the most popu...Read more

4. Koelner Zoo

   4.4 (2325 Votes)
   

   Zoo, Aquarium

   In all of Europe, there’s no other place where you’ll see as many elephants within an enclosure as you will at the Koelner Zoo in Cologne. With over 700 species of animals, the zoo is the third oldest zoo of the countryis Cologne Zoological Garden. Come up close and personal with the animals, or take a virtual plunge in the aquarium and see the marine life in their natural habi...Read more

5. Museum Ludwig

   4.5 (1820 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Art Museum, Photo Gallery

   Of postmodern art, the exhibits on display here are all works of art from the beginning of the 20th century. Named after the art patron, Peter Ludwig, it was his large donation of well known and reproduced works of Picasso that commemorated the foundation of this museum. After the museums in Paris and Barcelona, the Museum Ludwig has the third largest collection of the works of Picasso. Another...Read more

6. Roman-Germanic Museum

   4.2 (1295 Votes)
   

   Specialty Museum

   Prepare to relive the times of the Romans never before. The Romisch-Germanisches Museum is one of the prime archaeological museums of the country. Located right next to Dom, the Romisch-Germanisches Museum is responsible for preserving the Roman heritage in Cologne; their collection of Roman glass from funerals and burials is a result of this. Everyday items like furniture, toys and jewelry to ...Read more

7. National Socialism Documentation Center

   

   Library, Museum, Memorial

   Don’t be fooled by the exterior of this edifice; the NS Dokumentationszentrum is Germany’s largest regional memorial site. Among the permanent exhibits, the most harrowing ones are the prisons and interrogation rooms, preserved in their original forms, to give you a feel of how the victims of Nazi Germany were interrogated, tortured and killed. There are inscriptions on the walls th...Read more

8. Praetorium

   4.4 (466 Votes)
   

   Museum, Landmark, Monument, Architecture

   During the times of the Romans, Cologne was the capital of Lower Germania. The Praetorium essentially means the residence of the Roman Governor and is a historically important monument and landmark of the city. The palace that was once the cradle of all activities, administrative and political, has now been transformed into a museum. Alongside the Jewish Museum, the Praetorium displays relics o...Read more

9. Saint Gereon's Basilica

   4.3 (314 Votes)
   

   Church, Religious Site, Architecture

   There are twelve churches in Cologne that have been built in the Romanesque style, one of the them being the Saint Gereon's Basilica, which is one of the most eccentric churches you’ll ever come across. The interesting features of the church are its decagonal dome covering the nave, the minor basilica, an exquisite floor mosaic of David and Goliath and a few preserved Roman walls as they ...Read more

10. Kolumba

    4.6 (219 Votes)
    

    Art And Culture, Art Museum, Religious Site, Ancient Ruin

    The Kolumba museum was primarily a Gothic cathedral, the ruins of which are now incorporated within the museum. The best noticeable feature of the Kolumba museum is the unforced blend of art, architecture and of course heritage that comes together so well to make the Kolumba one of the most visited museums of the city. One of the oldest museums of the city, the Kolumba focuses on religious disp...Read more

11. Rautenstrauch-joest-museum

    4.5 (283 Votes)
    

    Art And Culture, Museum

    The Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum is the ultimate melting pot of all ethnologies. The museum’s staggering amounts of artifacts and photographs will provide you with an in-depth analysis of cultures of Oceania, Asia, Africa and the Americas. What sets the Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum apart from any other of its kind is their approach to presenting the different cultures up for understanding and...Read more

12. Basilica Of St. Ursula

    4.5 (112 Votes)
    

    Church, Cemetery, Architecture , Archaeological Site

    Built upon the ruins of an ancient Roman cemetery, St. Ursula was constructed to honor the 11,000 virgins that are said to be buried in the cemetery. St. Ursula is the other one of the twelve Romanesque churches that you should not miss out on. The St. Ursula is so historically pertinent that Cologne’s coat of arms, which has 11 figurines are in fact of St. Ursula and 10 virgins. You migh...Read more

13. Museum Of Applied Art

    4.3 (190 Votes)
    

    Art And Culture, Art Museum, Arts And Crafts

    The quintessential arts and crafts museum, the Museum of Applied Arts showcases some fine skill-set and expert craftsmanship through the middle Ages till the 20th century. Specializing in applied art, the museum is known for its modern design that traces the development of modern art through the ages.

14. Colonius Fernsehturm

    3.7 (32 Votes)
    

    Landmark, View Point, Tower

    A Cologne telecommunications tower, Colonius is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Cologne. This tower was completed in 1981 and has a cafeteria, viewing platform, and a restaurant. There are also antennas for radio relay and radio services within the VHF range here. This tower stands tall at 252.9 meters. One of the tallest structures in the city, this tower offers stunning views o...Read more

15. Glockengasse 4

    4.3 (38 Votes)
    

    Landmark, Heritage Building

    House of 4711 is a fragrance house that has been attracting crowds from all over the world for years now. A mix of modern architecture and historic elements gives this place a very charming look. With a rich history of 225 years, this place has been “stimulating, inspiring, and exciting its visitors for over 2 centuries. Also present here is a Fragrance Museum and Fragrance Workshops. Cur...Read more

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